#privacy

#privacy

Catwatchful was an Android-specific spyware that presented itself as a child monitoring app "undetectable" to the user. These monitoring apps are often called "stalkerware" for their propensity to be used for non-consensual surveillance, which is illegal.

"So if you go talk to ChatGPT about your most sensitive stuff and then there's like a lawsuit or whatever, we could be required to produce that, and I think that's very screwed up."

AdGuard calls Recall a "privacy concern" in a blog post outlining why it's blocking Microsoft's AI tool. "The very idea of background screen captures is unsettling," says AdGuard. "At any given moment, the system could snap a screenshot of a private chat window, an online form where you're entering your credit card, or simply something personal you didn't want saved."

AdGuard is one of the only ad blockers that allows users to block ads and trackers across devices with just one lifetime subscription, priced at $15.97.

The database will reveal to ICE officials the names, addresses, birth dates, ethnic and racial information, as well as Social Security numbers for all people enrolled in Medicaid.

Coldplay's semi-fascist kiss cam exposes the paradox of public displays of affection, where personal moments are turned into entertainment at the expense of privacy.

Automatic content recognition (ACR) is an ad surveillance technology used by smart TVs to gather viewer data, enabling targeted advertising and market research.

Proton, the company behind the encrypted email service Proton Mail, has launched an AI assistant aimed at preserving user privacy.

Bitcoin's transparency and auditability are often at odds with the goal of preserving an individual's right to privacy.

The EFF 35 Cityscape proposes a future where users are empowered to repair and tinker with their devices, move freely without being tracked, and innovate with bold new ideas.

Ibiza luxury villa rentals offer something hotels rarely can, which is true privacy. Whether it's a secluded cliffside retreat or a countryside finca surrounded by olive trees, you're free to enjoy the island at your own pace, without the background noise of other guests.

"I tell my billionaire and celebrity clients that it is very hard in today's world to keep anything under wraps," says Aaron Kirman, a broker with Christie's International Real Estate.

Significant consensus emerged around the unique role of a cathedral as a place of unity rather than division, healing rather than hurt, and peace rather than disquiet.

Scramble Cloud offers 2TB of lifetime access for just $129.99, emphasizing a one-time payment with no monthly fees or recurring charges.

The Murena Tablet runs on /e/OS, a custom Android version developed by Murena, a company focused on privacy-first devices. It is a de-Googled Pixel Tablet, so it is physically the same hardware as Google's tablet, but skips the bloatware and tracking that comes with Android.

The Online Safety Act's Category 1 duties impose stringent obligations that threaten the privacy and safety of Wikipedia's volunteer contributors, potentially leading to manipulation and diversion of essential resources.

Roblox is introducing a way to let trusted friends chat more freely among themselves, but it will require that they use a new age estimation tool to verify that they're over 13.

Students are most satisfied with their on-campus housing when it is well furnished and clean, indicating room conditions significantly influence their overall satisfaction.

Facebook's failure to adequately disclose the misuse of user data alleged in the lawsuit highlights major violations of the 2012 consent order with the FTC.

The five to six-bedroom Victorian house in Greville Road is not visible from the road, appealing to buyers valuing their privacy and featuring two adjoining dressing rooms.

"That ensures that end-to-end encryption is preserved and your privacy is as good as the official app," Bagaria told TechCrunch in an interview ahead of the app's relaunch.

The use of geolocation via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi allows apps to track our movements indoors, often without explicit GPS permissions, raising personal privacy concerns.

You say you are busy? Well, when will you be free? They will ask. You say that the house is not ready for visitors? That's all right; we don't expect it to be in perfect shape.

Hanwool Park's design transforms traditional security cameras into elegant, sculptural objects with a spherical glass housing, challenging perceptions of monitoring devices.

Perplexity AI has launched Comet, an AI-powered web browser that aims to compete with Google Chrome by providing advanced task capabilities and a privacy-first architecture.

CoMaps is an open-source map app that's available for both Android and iOS, offering offline search, less battery drain, and no data collection.

DeepNude AI, Undress AI, and similar technologies utilize neural networks and generative adversarial networks (GAN) to predict how a clothed body would appear nude, trained on thousands of images.

Instagram requests that search engines refrain from indexing users' private content such as photos and videos from stories, reels, posts, and highlights.

Employers want to monitor employees using tools like CCTV, GPS, and data tracking on devices.

Using the bathroom is an eyes-on-your-own-paper sort of activity. Smiling, eye contact, and small talk should be kept to a minimum and be strictly mundane.

In traditional email, you don't truly own your address - you rent it. Providers control it, and critical decisions can lead to loss of access.

Contextual Event Traits introduces a powerful enhancement allowing publishers to segment audiences based on first-party data, targeting users who read specific content.

The Virginia appeals court is reviewing a reverse-keyword warrant case, Commonwealth v. Clements, which raises serious privacy concerns regarding police access to search engine queries.

The bathroom serves as a sanctuary for privacy, allowing individuals to retreat and recharge without interruptions, fulfilling a critical need for self-regulation.

Collin Slattery analyzed $20 million in spend and 14 million clicks across 933 campaigns, discovering that hidden search terms siphon $0.85 for every $1 spent on ads.